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    Does an ASUS C90S Have An Available PCI Express Mini Card Slot

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by msaltz, Oct 23, 2007.

  1. msaltz

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    I have been thinking of buying an ASUS C90S. I was wondering if it is possible to put an Intel 1GB Turbo Memory Card in it?

    If i do not get the TV turner for it, can i use this slot, is it a PCI Express Mini Card Slot?

    The interface of this card is a PCI Express Mini Card. I plan on getting the laptop with a wireless network card and a NIVIDIA graphics card. Does it have a PCI Express Mini Card slot(s) on the motherboard, if so how many?

    Does anybody have a picture of the motherboard or know of a good link?
     
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    morgan-X65 Notebook Consultant

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    To throw a spanner in the works, i posted a question about intel turbo memory and was basically told if you have 2GB of RAM or over then you are wasting your time by installing it. The difference in performance will be next to nothing.
     
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    The Forerunner Notebook Virtuoso

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    ^ You are correct sir. Turbo memory/readyboost is only beneficial if you have 1 gig or less. Otherwise not beneficial at all.
     
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  4. msaltz

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    I found an image of the motherboad, in the top right it looks like it has an extra PCIe slot. Can someone that owns a C90S confirm this?

    I see not to use this card if you got 2gb of RAM, but i am still curious as to if it has an available slot, as there are more hardware items with a PCIe interface.
     
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    Confirmed, just opened my C90S up, there's an extra slot right by the bluetooth.
     
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    Thank you, RangerXML.
     
    msaltz, Oct 23, 2007
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